Megan Barelli Megan Barelli is an executive administrative assistant in Talent & Culture for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation, Barelli served as a youth case manager with Hillcrest Transitional Housing, an organization committed to moving individuals, youth, and families in the Kansas City region from homelessness to self-sufficiency. She worked to equip […]
Request for Proposals: State-focused Policy Firm The RFP opens Apr. 1, 2025 and closes at 11:59 p.m. CT Apr. 22, 2025.
Research community asks, ‘What’s possible when we work together?’ March 25, 2025 The Foundation welcomed 26 organizations for the inaugural Economic Mobility Research and Data Forum.
Amy Unruh named communications director March 20, 2025 Promoted from within the strategic communications team, Unruh began her new role March 3.
Michael Utt Michael Utt is a finance supervisor in Finance and Grants Administration for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he works collaboratively with Foundation staff and provides direction and management of the accounts payable and tax administration functions, as well as oversees tax compliance, manages related vendor relationships, and participates in annual audits. Prior to joining […]
Six coalitions awarded Collective Impact funding January 30, 2025 Funding supports organizations with systems-change strategy to close economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region.
Lanette Townsend Lanette Townsend is a mailroom attendant in Facilities for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Townsend worked for Perfect Output and ARC and for 23 years, handled a variety of administrative tasks in the Foundation building, including receptionist, mailroom, office supply, and switchboard operations.
Robert Sagastume Robert Sagastume is an impact officer – college access and completion for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he manages a diverse grant portfolio which as a shared goal of fostering financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity for under-resourced communities in the Kansas City region. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Sagastume was a […]
Julie Samuel-Lamberd Julie Samuel-Lamberd is an operations analyst for 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of both programs, ensuring seamless processes across onboarding, event management, technology support, and customer service. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Samuel-Lamberd was a global […]
Gaelynn Patton Gaelynn Patton is a coaching and resource coordinator for Real World Initiatives, where she oversees and supports the team of contracted coaches in the successful delivery of the ProX summer internship program. As part of her expertise in Talent Management, Patton has worked with companies to help them attract and hire top talent from a wide […]